Until very recently, the scientific field was a secretive business. The general public had little access to the findings of scientists, and a sense of mystique hung around the occupation. Science was ...

The League of Women Voters (LWV) takes a nonpartisan approach to voting in an effort to serve all voters. You may be wondering—how can the League be nonpartisan while still taking positions on issues?

A lifetime ago, I worked in a dog grooming shop and doggie daycare, spending six years as the bookkeeper and nine as the owner. Over those fifteen years, we cared for about 1,500 four-legged clients — ...

Who domesticated whom? Let me tell you something, Sonoma County. We like to think we're in charge. We leash up our dogs, toss 'em a biscuit, and tell ourselves we've tamed the wolf. But let’s get real ...

The ones who get things done, like Falcon Mike, who quietly and without fanfare gets his crew to put up and take down those pretty holiday lights we all enjoy. If something needs doing, he is the one ...

Say hello to January’s Pet of the Month, Cooper Bailey, who was adopted from Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue in Elverta, California, by his new parents Steve and Patty Bailey at 10 months old ...

Since the election, there is widespread fear and panic in the immigrant community. It is understandable when a presidential candidate is elected after spending more than a year denigrating ...

There’s an angelic presence in newborns. They bring some magic from where they’ve come when they arrive here on earth. They’re regularly considered holy, and we have many customs around them across ...

“Pops … can you help me cook up something for Friendsgiving?” my son Jackson texts. “Everyone’s meeting up here on the day before … please …” “Sure ...

The Laguna de Santa Rosa, a 22-mile-long wetlands complex in Sonoma County, plays a vital role in the region. It absorbs water during heavy winter rains, acting as a natural reservoir and helping ...

Looking up information on a recent storm system, I was delighted to notice that our most local National Weather Service reporting monitor is in the Mayacamas heading toward Geyser Peak — and it’s ...

Ah, January — a quiet time in town after the holidays. It’s also a time for locals and visitors alike to come out and support the businesses and friends who remain open this month. And a good time to ...